GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 Sierra Denali 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Diagnosis and Testing

    Important: Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator and Solenoid Valve Diagnosis and Testing is applicable for RPO LY6/L76/L9H.

  1. Measure the engine oil level. Fill, as required.
  2. Using the scan tool, inspect for diagnostic codes within the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle. Repair, as required.
  3. Verify proper engine oil pressure and operation of the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.
  4. Inspect the CMP actuator solenoid valve for proper operation. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Inspection.
    5. • If valve inspection confirms proper movement of the spool, replace the CMP actuator and CMP valve.
    • If valve inspection confirms improper movement of the spool, replace only the CMP valve.
  5. Verify proper operation of the CMP actuator control system. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Controls.